FCT Police Recover Weapons, Trace Crime to Kubwa Expressway
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate linked to the brutal killing of a female lawyer, Barrister Chigbo Princess Nwamaka Mediatrix, in Abuja.
According to the police, the suspects were apprehended following intelligence-led operations and digital tracking of the victim’s mobile phone. The arrests were made in Dei-Dei, Dakwa, and Dan-Tata areas of Kubwa, weeks after the tragic incident.
Police investigations revealed that the deceased lawyer boarded an unregistered black Volkswagen Golf 3 along the Kubwa Expressway on January 5, 2026, believing it to be a commercial vehicle. The occupants were later discovered to be criminals operating under the infamous “one-chance” tactic.
Once inside the vehicle, the suspects allegedly threatened the victim with weapons, attempted to extort money from her, and later assaulted and pushed her out of the moving vehicle, leading to fatal injurie
The arrested suspects were identified as Saifullahi Yusuf (22), Ishau Yusuf (24) — who are biological brothers — and Minka’ilu Jibril, also known as Dan-Hajia. All are said to be from Kaduna State.
During the operation, police recovered knives, scissors, a long chain, and a plier, which are believed to have been used in their criminal activities. The suspects also reportedly confessed to stealing the victim’s Android phone and selling it for ₦120,000, which they shared among themselves.
The FCT Police Command stated that investigations are ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate still at large. The command reiterated its commitment to dismantling “one-chance” criminal networks across Abuja.
Residents have been advised to remain vigilant, avoid boarding unregistered vehicles, and report suspicious movements to security agencies
The incident has renewed concerns over the resurgence of one-chance robbery attacks in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, particularly along major routes in Kubwa and its environs. Civil society groups and legal practitioners have continued to call for stronger surveillance and public awareness.
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